And just think. What if it was to Lisbon, Cherbourg, Gibraltar or the Baltics.
This was no dream for the students of Wearside in the 1960s and 1970s. They got to see the world on floating school ships.
In 1967, 400 children from Whitburn, Washington, Easington, Horden and Seaham headed to Vigo, Gibraltar, Lisbon and Cherbourg on a 15-day trip on the Devonia.
In 1977, this was the scene at Corporation Quay as youngsters from Sunderland headed for the Baltics on the Uganda.
Re-live that amazing experience through these Sunderland Echo archive images.
9. In high spirits as they wait to get going on the Uganda in 1977.
In high spirits as they wait to get going on the Uganda in 1977. | se
10. Off to the Baltic on the Uganda in 1977.
Off to the Baltic on the Uganda in 1977. | se
11. Tell us more about your experiences on the school ships which sailed out of Sunderland. Email [email protected]
Tell us more about your experiences on the school ships which sailed out of Sunderland. Email [email protected] | se